Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen faced a barrage of racist and hateful comments on social media after sharing a family photo and proudly describing his household as a 'HinJew' blended family. In his post on X, Cohen wrote, 'Love my HinJew blended family. Baltimore, nothing beats being your City Council President! Except for being their Dad.'
Social Media Backlash
The reactions were swift and largely vitriolic. One user commented, 'I mean, they're not really Jews anymore are they?' Another wrote, 'You mean Indian Hindu family. Those aren't Jews. You know that.' A third user targeted the children directly, stating, 'Your kids are 0% Jewish.' Yet another comment read, 'You're Jewish, they're Hindu. Important to keep that organized.'
Background on Zeke Cohen
Before assuming the role of City Council President, Cohen served as a councilor for District 1. He was sworn into the Baltimore City Council on December 8, 2016. During his tenure, he was a member of the Education, Workforce, and Youth Committee, serving as its chair from 2016 to 2020. He also served on the Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and the Public Safety Committee from 2016 to 2020. Cohen ran for re-election in 2020 and was unopposed.
Dr. Reena Ardeshna
Dr. Reena Ardeshna, Cohen's wife, is a psychiatrist at MedStar Harbor Hospital. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Ardeshna is board-certified in neurology.
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